SummerTimeKids
SummerTime Kids funds creative summer programs in Stark County, Ohio, supporting youth education, arts, exploration, and community-focused enrichment.
Funder: Stark Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline) | March 2027 (full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per grant; approximately $70,000 total awarded annually.
Summary: Supports creative summer youth programs in Stark County, Ohio, enriching young lives through education, arts, exploration, and community support.
Description
SummerTime Kids is a competitive grant initiative of the Stark Community Foundation designed to support imaginative and unique summer youth programs in Stark County, Ohio. The program funds activities that enrich the lives of participating youth and benefit the broader community. Grants are intended for programs that challenge youth to learn and grow, foster character development, provide educational and cultural experiences, introduce new activities and field trips, and address community needs such as nutrition and family support. The initiative is guided by a volunteer committee and Foundation staff, emphasizing programs that fill gaps in services and offer new opportunities for local youth.
